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Cinco Pino Basketry and Ceramics
Hand woven pine needle baskets and ceramics from Nicaragua

High upon a beautiful pine covered ridge live the women of the women's cooperative of El Cerro, Nicaragua. The cooperative was formed several years ago with the help of a Dutch organization and today continues to flourish. They make these beautiful pine needle baskets. They harvest the pine needles and then begin the long process of weaving them by hand. Thousands of pine needles can make up one basket.  Although it can take a woman one full week to weave a single basket, all of the artisans are paid according to Fair Trade federation standards. 

The clean scent of pine lingers for many months and fills the room where they are displayed with their fresh aroma.   The purchase of these decorative pine needle baskets helps continue this art form and provides an excellent incentive to good forest management. 

12W071-COMBI-RUST
7" small ceramic and pine needle bowl in rust

12W071-COMBI-GREEN
7" small ceramic and pine needle bowl in green

Trio of small round baskets

Trio of small oval baskets

12W017-BL
Small oval pine needle basket with black trim
10"L x 6 1/2"D x 3"H

12W017-M
Small oval pine needle basket with maroon trim
10"L x 6 1/2"D x 3"H

12W017-B
Small oval pine needle basket with brown trim
10"L x 6 1/2"D x 3"H

12W017-G
Small oval pine needle basket with green trim
10"L x 6 1/2"D x 3"H

Detail of the 12W017 green basket

12W016-BL
Small round pine needle basket with black trim
10"round x 3"H

12W016-M
Small round pine needle basket with maroon trim
10"round x 3"H

12W016-B
Small round pine needle basket with brown trim
10"round x 3"H

12W016-G
Small round pine needle basket with green trim
10"round x 3"H

Detail of the 12W016 green basket

12W043 BR
12"L x 12"W
Pine Needle and Leather Basket

12W043,44,45
Detail of the inside

12W044BR
11"W x 18"L
Pine Needle and Leather Basket

12W045BR
15"W x 15"L
Pine Needle and Leather Basket